If you've never ventured into the Costco pre-made meals section, then you are missing out. Different from the food court, ...

The Greek items you should buy from Costco Kalamata olives . Koutsogiannis tells Food & Wine these are “a pantry essential.” These dark purple olives have a deep, fruity, and almost meaty flavor.

Whether I'm making a curry, spaghetti, or tzatziki, I always add garlic. If recipes call for two or three garlic cloves, I usually add at least two more portions to bump up the flavor.